High Design

In Racist by Design, award-winning historian Kelly Lytle Hernández reveals how generations of lawmakers and law enforcers built the American immigration system to encourage white immigrants while targeting nonwhite migrants for exclusion, punishment, and removal. The goal, often explicitly...

Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under...

It's time to get intentional about your organizational culture, to shape it yourself and make it strong. This book shows you how, with a proven framework and deeply practical advice for doing the work. By combining design-thinking principles with inclusive-leadership best practices, Culture Design teaches you how to shape a culture that is resilient, inclusive, powerful, and effective.

There is a revolution underway in employee workforce development, trending away from face-to-face to digital learning and away from event-based multiday workshops to technology-supported “learning journeys.” This shift is tremendously promising, and it is reshaping the future of learning and development (L&D). However, it represents a considerable challenge and is fraught with risk. Improving Performance Through Learning will help you navigate this revolution but stay true to the mission of impactful workplace learning. Building on Brinkerhoff and Apking’s breakthrough work on High ...

Book 2 in The Inner Power Series — Build on the life-changing principles of Vibe Check: How Your Thoughts Create Your Reality and design a life that reflects your highest self. For the perfect foundation, start with Book 1, Vibe Check, before diving in. What if your thoughts weren’t just private musings — but blueprints? In The Mind Architect, Charles Santana reimagines the timeless principles of The Master Key System for a new generation. With clarity, power, and modern insight, he guides readers through 24 transformative chapters designed to unlock the creative power of the mind. ...

You’ve been lied to about success. Not in the conspiracy-theory, tinfoil-hat way—just in the subtle, slow-drip poison of bad advice, empty ambition, and systems designed to keep you mediocre. Laws of Life is a wake-up call in plain English. No hype or cheerleading, just straight-up truth about what actually works in the real world. Written by someone who’s lived it, lost it, and built it back better, this book delivers 17 no-nonsense principles that will reshape how you approach success, freedom, relationships, money, and meaning. In the All New 2nd Edition The all new second edition ...

The author of The Energy Codes combines quantum science and cosmic principles with practical tools to awaken your high brain centers and access your capacity to embody divine love—right now, just as you are. In a world that feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, many of us are...

Are you a higher-ed educator, corporate trainer, or accidental instructional designer looking to create learning experiences that actually work? This beginner-friendly guide teaches you the ADDIE model, learning objectives design, and practical course-building strategies used by Fortune 500 learning teams - without the academic jargon. Master the fundamentals in 2-3 hours and start designing effective learning experiences today. Whether you're designing for the classroom, transitioning to corporate training, or launching your first online course, this book covers: ADDIE model fundamentals: ...

Going well beyond the recycled, superficial tactics in most leadership books, Thrive by Design introduces you to the triggers of exemplary workplace behavior at a neurological level. Tapping into these triggers leads to increased productivity, well-being, accountability, and retention. As you apply the practical approaches and tools outlined in the book, you will see less absenteeism, corrosive gossip, employee drama, accidents, and quality shortfalls.

Chief Vincent Dunn, a 42-year fire service veteran, has updated his best-selling book which examines the dangers of structural failure caused by fire. This is the second edition of Collapse of Burning Buildings, the first textbook written to warn firefighters, company officers, and fire chiefs about exactly how structures collapse when destroyed by fire—and examines the subject of burning building collapse in great detail. More importantly, this book, unlike any other publication, instructs firefighters and fire officers in how to survive burning building collapse.

In engaging, accessible chapters, expert teacher and author Anne M. Beninghof lays out a road map for providing specially designed instruction in any classroom. This book equips you with the answers to the most frequently asked questions around incorporating special education services into the...

Read by the author. Discover how you can go with the flow of your body's monthly cycle through physical and spiritual practices that put Christ at the center of your health. Did you know that 75 percent of women experience PMS? And that 80 percent of women suffer from hormonal imbalance? It can...

This is a basic conceptual introduction intended for beginners. Data centers have become the backbone of our modern digital world, powering the vast array of applications and services that we rely on daily. These critical infrastructures demand a comprehensive and robust electrical design to ensure reliable power delivery and minimize downtime. This book delves into the intricacies of data center electrical design, providing a comprehensive guide for engineers, architects, and IT professionals involved in the planning, design, and implementation of these critical systems. The book begins by...

The skyline of modern cities is increasingly dominated by high-rise buildings—complex vertical structures that demand equally sophisticated infrastructure to ensure the safety, comfort, and functionality of their occupants. Among the critical systems underpinning these towering constructions, electrical power distribution stands as one of the most essential. From powering elevators and HVAC systems to ensuring seamless connectivity and life-safety systems, the efficient and reliable delivery of electrical energy is fundamental. Designing and managing power distribution in high-rise ...

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To Steve Jobs, Simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Simplicity isn’t just a design principle at Apple—it’s a value that permeates every level of the organization. The obsession with Simplicity is what separates Apple from other technology companies. It’s what helped Apple...

Unlock the potential of your business with Excellence by Design—a transformative guide to achieving Operational Excellence. Prepare to revolutionize how your organization operates, from enhancing performance to sustaining innovation. This book is the crucial bridge between theory and application, offering a practical framework for business systems. Whether you're leading a startup or a multinational, its insightful guidance is crafted to scale and adapt to your needs. Every page is a step toward mastering excellence. You'll learn to orchestrate high-performance systems, leverage agile and...

Employees who take care of themselves have the capacity and energy to be high-performance employees. In turn, they help leaders create high-performance companies and thriving workplace cultures. This audiobook reveals how to design a company that makes it easy and natural for employees to care for themselves and perform at the highest level.

Stop Wasting Money on Complex Websites and Build a High-Converting, Automated Lead Pipeline for Your Local Business. Most local business owners treat their websites like digital storage units—cramming them full of company histories, sprawling project galleries, and generic contact forms. But when a prospective client arrives looking for a fast solution to a specific problem, they are met with a confusing maze of distractions. They leave your site out of frustration and immediately call your competitor. Discover the Radical Power of the Linear Customer Corridor. In this compelling, ...

Design to Engage is a “how-to” book that will help you become an effective designer and facilitator of learning events. Practical, accessible, and jam-packed with tools to support facilitators to create impactful learning experiences, Design to Engage is a revelation and an inspiration.